Caught

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When Daniel's invalid landlady asks for his help preventing a possible suicide from the clifftop near their home, he doesn't want to disappoint her. So he grits his teeth, picks up his camera, and goes out to play the Chinese tourist. He's done it before: befriended the lonely, lured them away from the danger zone, acted as a safety net.

This time, the figure staring out to sea is way out of his league, his complete opposite, the sort of man Daniel's always admired from afar. Then the attractive Taylor turns the tables and lures Daniel out from behind the safety of his camera, and as Daniel finds himself fighting off an attraction he can't deny, he realizes he's in danger of being caught. Will the camera expose truths about himself that he wants to keep hidden?

Overall
A fairly delightful story that suffers from a hardcore case of Insta-Love. Otherwise, its enjoyable, sweet, and has a warm message at the core.
Review
I enjoyed this tale from beginning to end, but it also made me roll my eyes something fierce. If you believe in love at first sight, then youll be fine, but if not...tread carefully. I still think the story is worth reading, but these two men fall hard and fast for each other (and I dont just mean in the bedroom!).
Daniel and Taylor have a great dynamic, although sometimes Taylor toes the line with his bossy-ness (but never crosses it). They bring out the best in each other and their interactions show an honest connection that can easily lead to love. I just thought the leaps there were a little fast.
Still, the unfolding story, the ex, the motivating introduction--these all built up a pleasant, although oftentimes dark, story that played across my ereader delightfully. The passion of these two men, at their pasts, each other, and jerk exes, were great. However, the problems I had with it (which was rather pivotal to the storyline, or at least was a focus) couldnt bump it above a 3-star rank, although I couldnt go any lower for this little gem either.

Review of Caught

By Tame Adams on Sep 24, 2010 03:09

This is the first book I've read by A.B. Gayle, and definitely NOT THE LAST!! This book tackled the very real problem of depression, loss, suicidal ideation, and the real-life struggle of how to go on with your life, when you feel you have to redefine yourself but don't know how or where to start. Both of the men in this story were hiding, allowing the demise of their true persona(s) in the wake of incredible hurt. The rescue of Taylor by Daniel was also the rescue of Dannii by Nat---both men unable to allow the other to be lost in the miasma over the cliff, and thus embracing their total nature. Even though this is told by Daniel's POV, you can truly get a feel for Taylor's POV in Daniel's eyes, both literally, and figuratively (using the photographs in the story). The sensuality and intimacy was laced throughout the book from start to finish, and the sex scenes added to the beauty and tenderness of their evolving story, while not distracting the reader. BRAVA, A.B.!!! I eagerly search for more of your stories :D